Explore the Hennepin Canal by boat, paddling from the edge of Henry County to the Rock River. This route will require some portaging and an adventurous spirit, but will be a rewarding way to visit a local historic treasure.

Paddle this portage-free section of the Hennepin Canal, between historic locks 23 and 24 and through Aqueduct 6.

Paddle this portage-free section of the Hennepin Canal, between historic locks 24 and 25 and passing through Aqueduct 7.

The QC section of the Hennepin Canal Parkway trail is an asphalt and crushed stone trail along the historic Hennepin Canal, which is a 104.5-mile linear park in total, spanning five Illinois counties from the Mississippi River to the Illinois River.

This section of the Hennepin Canal Parkway Trail stretches between Lock 24 near Geneseo and the Henry/Bureau County border, passing by two locks and two aqueducts, on both paved and gravel surfaces.

This paved section of the Hennepin Canal Parkway Trail stretches between the end of the canal at the Rock River and Lock 24 near Geneseo, passing by six locks and an aqueduct.

The scenic Milan section of the Hennepin Canal Trail follows along both sides of the canal as it runs next to the Rock River and passes by three historic locks.

The Hoover Nature Trail is a segment of the American Discovery Trail and is a developing trail being built along a former Rock Island and Pacific Railroad right-of-way. There are various surfaces including paved and crushed limestone. This trail will accommodate runners, walkers, and bikers at various points.

The Hopewell Avenue Sidepath is a quiet neighborhood path that connects walkers, runners, and bikers to Hopewell Elementary School and other local paths.